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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1928, Imero Fiorentino, American lighting designer (died 2013) was born. In 1943, Paul Silas, American basketball player and coach (died 2022) was born. In 1956, Mel Harris, American actress was born. In 1959, Karl J. Friston, English psychiatrist and neuroscientist was born. In 1970, Susan Tyler Witten, American politician was born. In 1985, Keven Lacombe, Canadian cyclist was born. In 1996, Jordan Romero, American mountaineer was born. In 2024, Bill Viola, American video and installation artist (born 1951) passed away. In 2024, Ruth Westheimer, German-American sex therapist (born 1928) passed away. In 2024, Tonke Dragt, Dutch children's writer and illustrator (born 1930) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Opinion: Let’s Remember the Real Lindsey Graham: Evil’s Shape-Shifting Enabler
Photo Illustration by Victoria Sunday/The Daily Beast/Getty ImagesIsraeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a bona fide monster, hailed Senator Lindsey Graham as a beacon of “moral clarity.” Donald Trump, a man whose name is now synonymous with corruption and hatred, called Graham “a true American patriot.” Meanwhile Democrats in Washington, praised his warmth or recounted aspects of their friendship with him, calling him a “good man.” The disconnect reveals more about what is wrong with Washington, D.C., than it does about Graham.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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The i Paper
· Jun 23, 2026
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· Jul 12, 2026
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· Jul 12, 2026
Trump Teases ‘Great’ Lindsey Graham Replacement
Shannon Stapleton / REUTERSDonald Trump says he has a clear frontrunner for Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat—but he‘s keeping the name close to his chest for now.The president phoned into Meet the Press on Sunday, and was asked about next steps following the unexpected death of South Carolina Sen. Graham aged 71 Saturday night.“Do you have—I know it’s early hours—but is there someone you think he should appoint?” NBC host Kristen Welker asked.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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· Jul 6, 2026
Johnny Garcia Owns Talarico’s Woke Nonsense
Democrat Johnny Garcia has a James Talarico problem. Talarico, the far-left Democrat that Garcia and his party are now cozying up to, was caught bragging that Texas produces “some of the best drag queens in the nation” while opposing legislation aimed at protecting children from sexually oriented performances. “Make no mistake: Johnny Garcia is standing shoulder-to-shoulder with [] The post Johnny Garcia Owns Talarico’s Woke Nonsense appeared first on NRCC.
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Spencer Pratt Meets with Trump
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Ken Burns: America's Origin Story Matters in Divided Times
Documentarian Ken Burns joins Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to share his perspective on the American Revolution and challenging the traditional, sanitized narratives often taught in schools. Burns says that a more complete account of the Revolution—including its violence, complexity and diverse participants—strengthens rather than diminishes the ideals of the Declaration of Independence. (Source: Bloomberg)
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